Food waste prevention courses

How the Food System really works 

The full map of the global food system: who holds power, where it breaks down, and what that means for waste.

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Map the system. Spot the gaps. 

about this module
From a wheat field in Kazakhstan to a supermarket shelf in Bangkok - food travels an extraordinary journey before it reaches your plate.

This module maps the entire global food system, reveals the power dynamics that shape it, and exposes the inefficiencies that drive waste at every stage.
What you'll walk away with
Map the full food supply chain from production to final consumption
Understand the power dynamics between farmers, processors, retailers and consumers
Identify the structural inefficiencies that make waste inevitable — until we act

Meet the instructor

Benjamin Lephilibert

Ben Lephilibert is a leading expert in food waste prevention and the Founder & CEO of LightBlue, a UN-awarded technology and consultancy firm.

He is also the co-founder of The PLEDGE on Food Waste certification and the designer of the award-winning FIT Food Waste Monitoring Technology, widely used by hospitality and food service operators.

Recognized among the Top 30 in Environmental Sustainability in Hospitality and Tourism (2021) by the International Hospitality Institute, Ben brings deep industry expertise and real-world experience to every lesson.

With over 5,000 professionals trained and more than 500 projects delivered across 30+ countries, he has dedicated his career to helping businesses reduce waste, improve operational efficiency, and generate measurable sustainability impact.
Patrick Jones - Course author
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